Dick Winters: Hang Tough from Tim Gray on Vimeo.
In the annals of World War II, Officer Richard Winters epitomized courage, integrity and unwavering leadership. He led his unit—Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Regiment, 101st Airborne Division—in some of the largest and most dangerous battles of the war. The documentary portrait of Dick Winters: Gritty traces his journey on and off the battlefield, outlining the qualities that made him a legendary leader.
Narrated by actor Damian Lewis (who played Winters on the acclaimed HBO series Band of Brothers), the film revolves around Drives, an evening interview with Winters himself that inspired him to, vote.
Born in New Holland, Pennsylvania, Winters was taught from an early age the value of discipline that would carry him to great heights later in life. Near the end of college — as young men typically pursue their chosen career — Winters decided to sign up for the draft. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Winter had no interest in joining the war, as fate would have it.
He soon earned a solid reputation for his fearless commitment to his mission and his men. He was revered as a commander who “walked the way” and set the example by leading his men on the front lines. As a result, every member of his battalion felt empowered to follow his orders and follow in his footsteps at every turn. They trust his strength, strategic skill, and relentless dedication to lead them safely out of any battle.
Throughout the film, Winters talks about his thoughts on leadership, the importance of seamless collaboration in combat, the challenges of epic skirmishes like the one he faced on D-Day, and his An enduring bond with the soldiers he’s assigned to protect. Some of them—heroic survivors from America’s greatest generation—also appear in the film. Together, they demonstrate Winters’ strength of character with sincerity and admiration.
Directed by: Tim Gray
